REGINA – Slither over to the Royal Saskatchewan Musuem for the launch of their new exhibit, “Snakes Alive.”
The new exhibit will open Friday, May 20, and will run temporarily for one year.
It features all nine species of snakes that are naturally found in Saskatchewan. Ray Poulin the Curator of Vetebrate Zoology said this will include the Prairie Rattlesnake, Canada’s only dangerous snake.
The exhibit looks to educate musuem-goers about the importance of wildlife conservation, while getting rid of sterotypes and misconceptions that many people have about the reptiles.
“When you see them up close, so it’s they’re not shooting away in the grass where it can startle you. It’s up close, they’re calm, they’re relaxed and you can get a good look at them. We think that will bring out a sense of interest, respect for nature because they are amazing little creatures,” added Poulin.
Poulin hopes that this exciting new exhibit will help people “engage in what we are doing here” and inspire patrons to learn something new.
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